Himalayan Juniper 1

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Himalayan Juniper 1

Himalayan Juniper

Himalayan Juniper · Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

Starter

Tree facts

Acquired
2024-04-10
Training started
2024-04-14
Origin
2020-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-12
Container
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Style
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Size
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Exhibition-ready
No

Home Depot

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Increase frequency in heat. Early morning watering preferred.
Fertilization
Stop fertilizing in peak heat to avoid stressing roots.
Pruning
No structural pruning. Only minimal cleanup of browning tips.
Wiring
Remove wire that’s biting. Avoid new applications.
Bud Shoot Management
Minimal activity; foliage may be static in heat.
Pests Disease
High risk for mites and fungal leaf blight. Treat proactively.
Summer Protection
Shade cloth or dappled sun is ideal in extreme temps.
Propagation
Take semi-hardwood cuttings if necessary, root with auxins.
Development
Monitor tree health. Maintain energy balance across branches.
Display
Avoid showing trees in distress during heat.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhotos (a little hidden behind Colorado Blue Spruce 3)
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-05-31Other
    BenchMoved from hot courtyard to backyard
  • 2024-05-22Observation
  • 2024-04-10Observation
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

8 events

2026
  • 2026-06-12 21:33Fertilize
    Bench

    Fertilized with liquid fertilizer.

  • 2026-03-29 05:31Observation
    Bench

    Photos (a little hidden behind Colorado Blue Spruce 3)

    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2026-03-29
2025
  • 2025-10-23 07:45Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23
  • 2025-09-11 13:53Observation
    Bench

    Bench Photo

    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11
  • 2025-07-13 21:09Observation
    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2025-07-13
  • 2025-05-31 19:00OtherRelocated
    Bench

    Moved from hot courtyard to backyard

2024
  • 2024-05-22 06:50Observation
    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2024-05-22
  • 2024-04-10 20:48Observation
    • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2024-04-10

Photos

June 2026

  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2026-06-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2026-06-14

October 2025

  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2025-10-23

September 2025

  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2025-09-11

July 2025

  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D
  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14

May 2024

  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — cover photoCover

April 2024

  • Himalayan Juniper 1 — Observation — 2024-04-10

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Mid Summer
Watering
Increase frequency in heat. Early morning watering preferred.
Fertilization
Stop fertilizing in peak heat to avoid stressing roots.
Pruning
No structural pruning. Only minimal cleanup of browning tips.
Wiring
Remove wire that’s biting. Avoid new applications.
Bud Shoot Management
Minimal activity; foliage may be static in heat.
Pests Disease
High risk for mites and fungal leaf blight. Treat proactively.
Summer Protection
Shade cloth or dappled sun is ideal in extreme temps.
Propagation
Take semi-hardwood cuttings if necessary, root with auxins.
Development
Monitor tree health. Maintain energy balance across branches.
Display
Avoid showing trees in distress during heat.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-12Fertilize
    BenchFertilized with liquid fertilizer.
  • 2026-03-29Observation
    BenchPhotos (a little hidden behind Colorado Blue Spruce 3)
  • 2025-10-23Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-09-11Observation
    BenchBench Photo
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-05-31Other
    BenchMoved from hot courtyard to backyard
  • 2024-05-22Observation
  • 2024-04-10Observation
View full timeline →

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